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The start of the fall semester<\/a> is looming in the not too distant future, so I figured it was time to take a look at where I am with everything that needs to be done to kick this pig. No, I’m not really going to kick a pig, unless you have treasured<\/strike> loathesome stuffed pig with the stuffing starting to come out that you want to loan me. If we do this, though, you should know it’s safe to say that you won’t get your pig back.<\/p>\n

Wait a minute…..what the hell was I talking about? Oh yeah…college checklist. (Sigh) There are days I still can’t believe I am actually attempting this torture yet AGAIN. But things seem to be falling into place pretty well & quickly, so that must mean that this is the right time in my life to get this done. 3rd time’s a charm, right? Below is my initial checklist that just covers the basics at a high-level. I didn’t think it was necessary to get really detailed by adding things like: (Under Apply for financial aid) Pull at least 1\/2 your hair out trying to find all the required financial documentation that you thought you were through with once you finally got off your ass & filed your god damned taxes. That just goes without saying, right?<\/p><\/div>\n

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  • Apply\/get accepted (completed)<\/li>\n

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  • Take placement tests (completed)<\/li>\n

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  • Complete New Student Orientation (completed)<\/li>\n

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  • Apply for financial aid<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n

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  • Select classes<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n

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  • Register for classes<\/li>\n

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  • Start classes VERY IMPORTANT!<\/li>\n
    I’m applying for financial aid while working on selecting my classes, cuz that’s just the kind of psychotic<\/strike> awesome multitasker I am. I’m even finding time\/energy to keep my blog updated with my academic escapades. Damn, I’m good. Now if I could just figure out what my major should be? I couldn’t find professional alcohol consumer on the list. I’m at a loss.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The start of the fall semester is looming in the not too distant future, so I figured it was time to take a look at where I am with everything that needs to be done to kick this pig. 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